Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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